Athens in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Athens High and Industrial School
Photographed By David Seibert, October 23, 2010
1. Athens High and Industrial School Marker
Established in 1916-1917 and accredited in 1922, Athens High and Industrial School (AHIS) was Georgia’s first four-year public high school for African-American students. Originally known as Reese Street School, founded in 1914, AHIS offered a full curriculum of classes including Latin, Greek, literature, history, chemistry, and physics. Industrial classes were offered in the evenings for adults. Leading black educator Samuel F. Harris served as principal of AHIS until his death in 1935. In 1933, AHIS moved to this location, previously the site of the Knox Institute which was founded by the Freedmen’s Bureau in 1868.
Erected 2010 by Georgia Historical Society, the AHIS/BHHS Alumni Association, Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation and the Athens Historical Society, Inc. (Marker Number 29-06.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1922.
Location. 33° 57.417′ N, 83° 23.082′ W. Marker is in Athens, Georgia, in Athens-Clarke County. Marker is at the intersection of Reese Street and North Pope Street, on the right when traveling east on Reese Street. Touch for map
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. University of Georgia Botanical Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Camak House: (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ross Crane House (approx. ¼ mile away); Lucy Cobb Institute (1858-1931) (approx. ¼ mile away); Home of Joseph Henry Lumpkin (approx. ¼ mile away); Albon Chase House (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Taylor-Grady House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Louis H. Persley (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Athens.
Photographed By David Seibert, October 23, 2010
2. Athens High and Industrial School Marker
Looking east on Reese Street
Photographed By David Seibert, October 23, 2010
3. Athens High and Industrial School Marker
Looking east on Reese Street at the intersection with North Pope Street
Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2018. It was originally submitted on December 6, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,556 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 6, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
